Monday, March 25, 2013

Phil and Carolyn Cowan Leading a Couples' Communication Project in London

Phil and Carolyn are bringing their expertise on the impact of parenting roles have on relationships to London.  They will be working with counselors to develop new ways for couples to communicate.  To read more, click here.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Why Gender Equality Stalled

Stephanie Coontz discusses the changes in gender equality in the United States since Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique was published in 1963.  In her opinion editorial, Coontz also presents how Phil and Carolyn Cowan's work with couples transitioning from partners to parents affects the gender dynamics in the relationship.
Why Gender Equality Stalled

Three Surprising Truths About Teens

Christine Carter, Director of Greater Good Parents, interviews Ron Dahl about adolescents and their emotional development.  In this article, she discusses three points that came as a surprise to her:  (1) "Your adolescent isn't a teenager"; (2) "Kids don't necessarily want to be happy":  and (3) "Puberty makes many kids seek conflict-and this is a good thing."  To read more, click here.